painting copyright 2011, John FoystonThis is the Huppmann brew kettle at the main Deschutes brewery in Bend, in a painting I finally finished to donate for sale to help pay Abe Goldman-Armstrongs medical bills from his wrecked knee. And those fine Deschutes folks bought immediately, bless 'em.

This is part of the aforementioned Stoic Release event, Wednesday August 17, Belmont Station, 4500 S.E. Stark St...

Attention homebrewers: stand up and be recognized! Bring your proudest homebrew to Belmont Station this evening and Deschutes will transport it to Bend for a thorough Deschutes Brewery Sensory Panel evaluation. Prizes will be awarded for best label, story, and overall flavor. The Grand Prize Winner will earn a day with a brewer in one of Deschutes Brewery’s brewhouses in Bend or Portland!

To enter: Please bring one 22 oz. bottle of your brew to Belmont Station on August 17th. Attach a creative label to the bottle. Also attach some paper. All with a rubber band. This paper should include: name of beer, style and description, IBUs and ABV (if known), full name of homebrewer, phone number, e-mail address and the story behind the beer. Then count yourself in!